Workshops
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
Join the Conversation
via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
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Dates
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
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Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm
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Fee
Free
Dates and Time
Wednesday, October 22nd on Zoom ​
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Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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For More Information or to register, call: 905-967-0259 or email: cflynn@myhospice.ca​​​​​
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3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training 2025
Course
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These sessions are open to individuals who are interested in supporting people through their grief journey. Certificate awarded following the full training.
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Dates and Time
February Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Zoom
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Friday, February 14th
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Saturday, February 15th
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Saturday, February 22nd
June Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In-person
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Friday, June 20th
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Saturday, June 21st
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Saturday, June 28th
October Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In-person
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Friday, October 17th
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Saturday, October 18th
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Saturday, October 25th
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In-Person held at Margaret Bahen Hospice - 653 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1
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Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals
The Gratitude Address, In Person at
Margaret Bahen Hospice
Workshop
Facilitated by
Anita Nakou, Mohawk Six Nations of the Grand River​
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Description
The Gratitude Address is an ancient Indigenous practice of recognizing what has freely been given us. Anita will share from her life experience and ancestral knowledge as a Mohawk woman. Through reflection and discussion create your own message of gratitude that you can incorporate into your daily life.
Anita Nakou lives, learns and grows by participating in both the natural world and in her cherished community of Newmarket, Ontario, established on the territories of many Indigenous Nations. Situated in central York Region, Anita finds herself in a strategic location to honour her grandmother's Mohawk ancestry among the many other global Nations represented here. She does this through educating herself and others on such practices as gratitude, tending gardens, indigenous ritual, and interconnected living.
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Anita has her B.A. in Indigenous Studies and B.Ed. from Lakehead University and lives with her husband and three teenage daughters.
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Dates and Time
Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location
In Person at Margaret Bahen Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket
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Fee
$20
Reiki Training (Level 1 & Level 2)
Course
Facilitated by
Reiki Master Carrie Chilcott​
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Description
Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”.
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Dates and Time
Level 1: Sat, May 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Closed
Level 2: Sat, August 16, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Margaret Bahen Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket
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Fee
$150
Understanding Anticipatory Grief
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Anica Butters, MSW, RSW, Grief & Bereavement Coordinator of Margaret Bahen Hospice & Doane House Hospice
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Description
PalCare invites you to attend a virtual presentation on anticipatory grief. This presentation is open to volunteers, caregivers, and all community members, anyone interested in learning more about anticipatory grief is welcome to attend.
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Dates and Time
September 22, 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Building our Understanding of Dementia
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Emily Justus, Alzheimer Society of York Region
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Description
PalCare in partnership with the Alzheimer
Society of York Region is pleased to offer
a free information session
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Dates and Time
October 15 2025
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Braiding Sweetgrass: A Practice for Connection
Workshop
Facilitated by
Anita Nakou Mohawk, Six Nations of the Grand River
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Description
A Path for Connection is an opportunity to learn about Indigenous Culture, contribute to a discussion of the importance of the Seven Grandfather Teachings in Anishinaabe Tradition, and participate in the braiding of sweetgrass for you to bring home as a reminder and fragrant memory of our time together. Anita Nakou, a Mohawk member of the Six Nations of the Grand River will guide us through this 90-minute workshop with the hope of bringing understanding and increased awareness of our common ties as humans who share life on this land.
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Dates and Time
Thursday, September 18, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (90 minutes)
Location
Margaret Bahen Hospice, 653 Queen Street, Newmarket
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Fee
$35
Therapeutic Touch Training 2025
Course Via In-person
Facilitated by
Jim Metson and Nancy Hall
Description
This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.
Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.
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Dates and Time
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®:
Saturday, March 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Wednesday, March 26th – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom
Saturday, March 29th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
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Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®:
Friday, November 21st – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom
Saturday, November 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Saturday, November 29th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Fee
$225 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® and $225 The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®